Imitation Crab Salad- This simple crab salad is fresh and vibrant with chunks of celery and a tangy spicy mayo dressing. Great for a summer lunch or dinner and even works as an appetizer.
So, you know that store-bought seafood salad with the barely-there crab meat? This crab salad with imitation crab meat is in another league! Absolutely loaded with amazing ingredients, you can indulge to your hearts content. 😋
Plus, there are so many different ways to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors in this easy imitation crab salad recipe. Here are a few of my favorites:
- On a bed of lettuce as a side dish
- Atop avocado halves as an appetizer
- On hoagie rolls or baguettes as a quick lunch sandwich
- Paired with crackers as a snack or party appetizer
If you can get your hands on real crab meat for this salad or feel like indulging in the real deal, go for it! This salad tastes pretty spectacular either way you make it. The truth is I useimitation crabmeat most of the time.
Technically, its ground white fish formed into chunks with starch (thats why some people call this dish a seafood salad ). For me, its a question of convenience and economics because imitation crab meat is more readily available and a lot cheaper. Plus, imitation crab meat makes prep work for this salad a breeze. 😅
